A properly selected diet is the basis for the health and longevity of your pet. For a cat owner, the primary task is to choose food that is optimal for their pet. Recently, a large number of cat foods have been presented on the market, one of which is Brit. What kind of food is this, what kind does it come in and why is it better than the rest?
Brit is a cat food produced by a small family company in the Czech Republic.
The company's management assures that it produces food for cats only from natural ingredients, which promotes good health and a favorable course of life for pets.
Types of Brit feed
Brit is available in the form of dry food, packaged in special bags and wet food, packaged in 80 or 100 grams in bags or cans.
Brit cat food is available in two classes:
- Brit Care cat
- Brit Premium cat.
The classes differ in price and product composition. The higher class Brit Care cat contains additional vitamin supplements such as sea buckthorn oil, fish and chicken fat.
How to choose food
Of course, natural food is the healthiest for furry pets, but, unfortunately, at home it is quite difficult to recreate the animal’s natural diet.
Therefore, experienced owners and specialists recommend treating your pet with industrially produced ready-made food, since it is made taking into account the cat’s needs.
Today, the pet food market is very abundant. Understanding this assortment is very difficult, especially for a novice owner.
First of all, you need to familiarize yourself with the composition of the prepared food. A cat is a carnivorous animal, and meat should make up the majority of its diet. Protein-rich pellets and canned food are good for furry pets.
The owners know that their beauties are very picky eaters. Therefore, when purchasing factory-made food, it is important to take into account the taste preferences of the murka. If she turns her nose up at turkey, then she will refuse prepared food based on it.
It would also be a good idea to consult with a veterinarian, who will tell you what food is best for your pet. Many experts advise purchasing Brit food for cats. There are very different reviews about them, but most doctors and breeders prefer to treat their charges to them.
Dry option
Dry food Brit in the Brit Care class is created for a wide variety of types of cats, taking into account their lifestyle and age characteristics.
- Crazy. This type of food is designed specifically for young cats and cats up to one year old, whose lifestyle is very active, and whose growing body needs twice as much nutrients. Chicken and rice are the basis for this type of food.
- Lucky. Created specifically for active and full of life cats whose age has exceeded about. The food contains chicken and rice.
- Angel. This type of food exists for older cats (over 7 years old). It was created to combat age-related changes in animals.
- Cheeky. If your cat prefers to walk outside, it means that he needs additional nutrients that allow him to overcome any obstacles. This food contains venison and rice - these are the very substances that will provide your pet with strength and endurance.
- Monty . This food is ideal for “homebodies”
- Sunny. This food contains ingredients that can make the animal's fur smooth and shiny. Ideal for long-haired cats. The food contains rice and salmon.
- Lilly. Designed for cats with digestive problems. Contains lamb and salmon.
- Missy. Created specifically for sterilized cats, taking into account their problems and characteristics.
- Daisy. This type of food is created for overweight cats. Turkey and rice in the composition will help your pet get into “sports” shape.
- Cocco. Food containing duck meat and salmon. It is created for cats with digestive problems.
- Tobby. Designed for large breed cats. It contains chicken and duck meat.
The Premium Brit class offers the following dry food:
- Premium Adult chicken. It is intended for cats over one year of age. The food contains only chicken.
- Premium cat Kitten . This food is intended for kittens up to one year old.
- Premium Sterilized . It is intended for cats after undergoing sterilization.
Dry food is packaged in bags and boxes of 400 g, 2 kg and 7 kg.
Proplan or Brit?
Owners are looking for the best option for their pets. But ready-made food is not a cheap pleasure, and the prices for food vary widely - from budget to quite high. And naturally, all manufacturers advertise their products and present them as the best for pets.
Brit food has already been discussed above. Let's take for comparison another popular and advertised one - Proplan .
Let's start with production.
All Brit food is produced in the Czech Republic and then delivered to other countries. The composition is unchanged.
Proplan production is located in several countries, including Russia. Its composition varies depending on the country of origin.
Brit products contain no artificial colors, flavors, soy or GMOs . They are made from natural products - meat, chicken or fish, which make up the bulk of the food.
Proplan products also contain meat, chicken or fish, but the percentage of content is lower. They include by-products, as well as corn, preservatives and artificial flavors, flavor enhancers, and dry proteins.
Of course, Proplan does not contain substances that should never be given to animals, but some additives can cause allergies in cats and dogs. Therefore, Brit is still preferable.
Brit wet cat food
Brit Premium wet cat food comes in two varieties and includes all the same meat with the addition of various beneficial additives:
- Chicken breast & cheese . Chicken breast and cheese are the main components of this food.
- Tuna & salmon . Salmon and tuna are the basis of this food.
- Kitten chicken . It is intended for kittens up to one year old. Chicken meat is the main ingredient.
- Tuna, carrot & pea . The main component of this food is chicken breast.
Brit Kea canned food is available in the following composition:
- Chicken & duck (The main ingredients include chicken and duck meat),
- Chicken & cheese kitten pouch (food created for kittens up to one year old, contains chicken with cheese),
- Tuna pouch (the main component of this food is tuna),
- Seabream pouch (sea tuna is the main ingredient of this type of food).
Wet food is canned food and bags weighing from 80 to 100 grams.
New line of super-premium Brit care cat food
The new “Britcare” attracts with an interesting bright design with images of cute pets and demonstrates a certain group. A specific food ration was carefully developed for each group.
The new product was developed with love for cats, taking into account all the features of their body:
- meat and fish in sufficient quantity;
- the new line does not contain soy and cereal products, corn, gluten (sticky protein), that is, the food is hypoallergenic;
- the necessary content of vitamin-mineral balance, which has a preventive effect on KSD (urolithiasis) if the diet contains plant components of sea buckthorn.
The Britcare food line has a wide range and is suitable for feeding different groups of cats.
The line takes into account the physiology of cats, carefully studies their food preferences, and combines the best ingredients in the product:
- meat and fish (rich in aminocarboxylic acids and sulfonic acids - taurine);
- natural fats that regulate the supply of unsaturated (unsaturated) fatty acids;
- vitamin complex strengthens the immune system.
Food for sterilized cats
The manufacturer Brit produces several varieties of food for sterilized cats and neutered males. In the Brit Care cat line, dry food is represented by the Missy option, in the second line - Brit Premium Sterilized.
Sterilized contains chicken and grains necessary to maintain the health of your pet after surgery.
Missy dry food contains sea buckthorn oil. This is what prevents diseases of the genitourinary system. In addition, it contains the least amount of magnesium and phosphorus, which are not recommended to be given to animals after sterilization or castration.
Manufacturer
First, let's talk about the manufacturer, which is the production organization VAFO Praha sro, located in the town of Rudna in the Czech Republic. In addition to cat food, it specializes in selling food for dogs, rodents and ferrets.
It was founded in 1994 and gradually transformed from a private family company into a powerful production workshop, which employs several hundred employees. Products are exported to 70 countries. The dry food production plant was built in the Czech Republic, and wet products are manufactured in Thailand.
The manufacturer refused to test on laboratory animals, using special analyzers instead. The products comply with all necessary requirements - ISO 9001 and HACCP.
Composition of Brit feed
Dry food, its pros and cons:
Pros:
- It contains a lot of different meats;
- No chemical additives;
- Only natural preservatives are present;
- A wide range of feeds and formulations allows you to choose the most healthy and optimal option.
Cons (only in the Brit Premium cat line):
- It contains a lot of corn, which can retain fluid in the body;
- Potatoes and starch in the food can cause allergic reactions in the animal.
Wet food (pros and cons)
Pros:
- A large amount of meat in the composition (up to 40%);
- Various vegetables complement the meat; it is this combination that allows you to balance the cat’s nutrition;
- A large and good assortment of different tastes allows you to please even the most picky cats.
- The food contains the necessary vitamins and minerals in the correct proportions.
- The correct fiber content is another main indicator of the healthfulness of Brit food.
- The presence of prebiotics improves digestion and immunity.
Minuses:
- Some types of food contain brewer's yeast, which can cause an allergic reaction.
- Dyes and flavors are used.
Composition assessment and analysis
Cats and male cats are obligate carnivores. The basis of their diet is meat. Premium British food contains 45% meat ingredients, of which:
- 17% chicken meal;
- 15% dried chicken;
- 8% hydrolyzed chicken protein;
- 4% chicken liver sauce;
- 1% fish oil from salmon.
Animal products and meat flour are the basis of high-quality dry food.
Additionally, chicken fat, preserved with tocopherols, is added to these components. It is a source of nutrients and gives the croquettes an aroma that attracts cats.
Manufacturers indicate the percentage of components. Meat comes first.
This means that it is contained in the most amount. Then comes rice and corn. They act as a source of carbohydrates, necessary for the formation of croquettes.
The ready-made dry diet Brit Premium also includes:
- dried beet pulp;
- Brewer's yeast;
- 0.25% dried dandelion;
- prebiotics;
- Yucca Schidigera extract;
- herbal and fruit extracts.
The composition does not contain flavor enhancers, flavorings or other harmful substances. Brewer's yeast and salmon oil support healthy skin and a beautiful coat. Dandelion has an anti-inflammatory effect, and yucca reduces fecal odor. Prebiotics have a positive effect on digestion.
Squirrels
Analytical components are of great importance. The condition of the pet’s body depends on their percentage.
In the diet of an obligate predator, proteins should come first. Even if the animal was sterilized, its need for protein did not decrease.
Britovsky premium food contains 34% crude protein. This is a good indicator.
Fats
Neutered pets tend to be overweight, so the amount of fat in their diet should be low.
Premium Dry Brit contains 12% crude fat.
Carbohydrates
Cats do not need large amounts of carbohydrates. Normally there should be less of them than fat. However, this is not always possible.
The manufacturer does not indicate the carbohydrate content in the analytical composition. To calculate this number, you need to subtract the percentages of the components (protein, fat, fiber, ash, moisture and minerals) from 100%. It turns out to be 29.5% carbohydrates.
Other feed components
The remaining components of the feed are vitamins, trace elements and minerals. For castrated cats, the ratio of calcium, phosphorus and magnesium plays an important role. An imbalance of minerals leads to the formation of kidney or bladder stones.
Premium Czech Brit contains:
- 0.9% calcium;
- 0.7% phosphorus;
- 0.04% magnesium.
The correct ratio of minerals maintains a neutral urine pH level (6-6.5) and creates unfavorable conditions for stone formation.
Price
The Brit Premium cat line of food is cheaper and is designed for the middle class of buyers, for example:
- Dry food Premium Cat Adult Salmon Weighing 0.3 kg – from 160 rub.
- Dry food Premium Cat Adult Salmon Weighing 0.8 kg. – from 280 rub.
- Dry food Premium Cat Adult Salmon Weighing 1.5 kg. – from 470 rub.
- Brit Premium wet food for kittens, chicken, 100g – from 80 rub.
Food in the Brit Care cat line is a little more expensive, for example:
- Care Cat Sunny weighing 0.4 kg – from 260 rub.
- Care Cat Sunny weighing 2 kg. – from 930 rub.
- Care Cat Sunny weighing 7 kg. From 3000 rub.
- Brit Care wet food for adult cats, 80 g. – from 80 rub.
Characteristics of Brit food
Cat food produced in the Czech Republic varies in the level of product quality. It is manifested in the enrichment of the vitamin and mineral complex, the amount of allergens and the percentage of proteins, fats and carbohydrates.
Brit food is developed based on the company's principles:
- High quality protein. By nature, cats are carnivorous animals, so they need protein, and carbohydrates are consumed in minimal quantities. The need for animal proteins is taken into account by this brand of food.
- The variety of food range covers all ages and body characteristics of cats.
- The feed uses only natural and environmentally friendly raw materials, which are also used in the manufacture of food products for people. Products are produced with the logo of the “bio” trademark.
"Brit" has established itself in the market as a good manufacturer of super-premium and premium feed.
Taking care of pets is the main principle of work when making food. Any experiments on them are excluded - this is what the manufacturer assures.
Veterinarian advice
Brit's products appeared on the Russian market long enough for experienced veterinarians to be able to give advice and feedback on its use.
The main ones:
- Brit brand food is perfect for cats of different ages and lifestyles. In addition, they are hypoallergenic and can be used as the only and main source of nutrition.
- The product contains a large number of natural meat ingredients, which contributes to the good health of the animal, improves the quality of the coat and strengthens the teeth.
- A varied and proper combination of meat and vegetables promotes healthy digestion and improved well-being.
- If your pet is accustomed to foods with flavor enhancers, he may not like Brit food at first, because... it does not contain such components.
- The animal's feces may become more "odorous." This is a natural reaction of the body to a more natural composition of the product.
Veterinarians agree that the food from the Czech company Brit is an original combination of ingredients, as well as vitamins and minerals. All these qualities allow us to recommend it for use for cats of all ages.
Important! In order to avoid underfeeding or overfeeding the animal, carefully read the dosage.
What are the advantages: the opinion of veterinarians
Veterinarians often mention this food and recommend it for purchase. Positive reviews are based on research, as well as some advantages that experts highlight:
- a wide range of;
- availability of wet and dry food;
- natural ingredients in the composition;
- suitable for different categories of pets;
- low cost.
Perfect fit: cat food, dry and wet
In addition, the products taste great and are suitable for almost all pets.
Attention! Regular use of this product leads to an improvement in the appearance of fur and a decrease in shedding. Cats' teeth, bones and joints become stronger.
Reviews:
Elena. I bought it for my pet, the price turned out to be a little more expensive than similar foods. At first the cat didn’t like the new food, but then he tried it. Now he eats with pleasure. I noticed that the animal’s fur began to shine, and my mood lifted. Now I only take it.
Marina. For a long time now I have been taking only holistic food for my British dog. Mostly I bought Carney Love. The price turned out to be expensive. Out of curiosity, I read the composition of Brit’s food and was pleasantly surprised by it. The high percentage of meat content was a pleasant surprise. It turned out that Brit is an excellent combination of price and quality.
Christina. My cat is 13 years old. Over time, I began to notice that he became lazier and calmer. The fur lost its shine and began to fall out. After three months of eating Brit Angel food, the cat noticeably perked up, became cheerful, and his fur began to shine with health again. Although there is a minus - the animal’s feces began to smell stronger.
The opinion of veterinarians
Elena, 48 years old, Nizhny Novgorod
Brit Premium is worth the price/quality ratio. This diet contains reduced levels of magnesium. This is a good prevention of struvite (phosphorus and magnesium stones). However, if the cat had or has oxalates (calcium stones), it is better to avoid this food.
Evgeniy, 42 years old, Moscow
Brit Premium is a worthy product from a Czech manufacturer. The results of tests on cats prove that this diet has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the body. It is important to ensure that your pet drinks plenty of water. Normally, he should consume 3 times more fluid than he eats food, i.e. if the feeding rate is 60 g per day, then 180 ml of water per day is needed.
Alexander, 39 years old, St. Petersburg
Brit Premium for castrated animals contains only chicken as animal protein. It happens that pets refuse to eat it. In this case, you can try food for castrates based on chicken and turkey from the Brit Care line. It is more expensive, but has an improved composition (does not contain soy, grains and corn).
Anna, 36 years old, Izhevsk
Finding food after sterilization can be problematic. Some pets initially refuse ready-made dry diets. In this case, premium British canned goods are suitable. However, they are more expensive. In my veterinary practice, I often encountered cats who refused dry Brit. This may be due to the lack of flavorings and flavor enhancers.
Dmitry, 41 years old, Lipetsk
Dry Brit Premium is a good prevention of urolithiasis. If you compare it with similar products from other manufacturers, you can be convinced of the lowest percentage of magnesium (the mineral that most often contributes to the formation of stones). This food is suitable for both castrated and non-castrated animals with a history of predisposition to urolithiasis.
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General information
Veterinary experts advise feeding your pets only the highest quality food.
In our article we offer an overview of a brand that has long been popular in Russia - this is a trademark of the Czech company Vafo Praha, which produces dry and wet animal food, as well as treats and other goods.
Their official website is https://www.brit-petfood.com/.
How does the Brit brand differ from other manufacturers?
The Brit brand has a natural composition, no GMOs, does not use soy and its derivatives, and uses only fresh poultry and fish in its recipe. It has its own production and carries out careful quality control that meets European standards.
The company's products are divided into two classes:
- Brit Premium
- Brit Care – super premium
The main difference between premium products is the smaller amount of meat in the composition, as well as the presence of grains among the food ingredients.
Super-premium products include more useful additives, for example, to prevent tartar or urolithiasis, as well as other components depending on the characteristics of the diet.
The Brit Premium product is a cat food that includes 8 types of dry food and wet bags. They differ in age and individual characteristics (neutered cats, sensitive digestion, overweight).
This type of product includes 6 types of canned food in jars, which can be used as a stand-alone menu or supplemented with dry food.
